Terrorists frustrated, situation improving in Kashmir: Army chief

October 21, 2017 12:47

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today said that the security situation in Kashmir valley is improving and recent small attacks show that the terrorists are frustrated.

"Security situation in Kashmir valley is improving. What is happening, just shows the frustration of terrorists," General Rawat said while addressing media in Jammu.

Commenting on NIA raids in Kashmir, the Army chief said, "In Kashmir, we are following the government's approach and NIA raids are part of it. Whatever success is achieved, will emerge in future."

The Army chief said that it is for the government to decide on whether to start talks with Pakistan or not.

"Military has a task and we will continue to perform that task. Decision on any talks has to be decided politically," he said.

The Army chief also said that radicalization is taking place across the world but India is adressing it seriously.

"Radicalization is taking place, it is a worldwide phenomenon and we are addressing it seriously," he said.

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